Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Sweet Box
Schefflera
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Schefflera
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Schefflera
In French
Sarcococca confus
Schefflera
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Schefflera
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Schefflera
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Schefflera
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Sarcococca
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera. Sarcococca confusa doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Sarcococca confusa does not have fragrant flowers. Sarcococca confusa has allergic reactions like Not Available and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
- Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.